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Working in IT in Japan: A Brief Talk on Python

πŸ’‘ Python has become one of the most popular programming languages globally, especially in the field of artificial intelligence. Although I haven't had the opportunity to use Python in my work yet, that doesn't stop me from exploring it on my own.

In Japan, traditional languages like Java still dominate enterprise system development. However, Python is rapidly gaining traction due to its high development efficiency, wide range of applications, and low learning curve, particularly in areas like data analysis, automation, and AI development. Let's delve into Python's role in Japan.

πŸš€ 1. Main Application Scenarios of Python in Japan
βœ… Data Analysis and Machine Learning

Industries such as finance, manufacturing, and retail extensively use Python for data analysis to support business decisions.

Common libraries: Pandas, NumPy, Matplotlib.

Machine learning model training: TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, PyTorch.

βœ… Automation Scripts and Task Handling

Processing Excel data.

Web scraping.

Scheduled tasks and batch data processing.

βœ… Web Development (Django/Flask)

Django: Suitable for large-scale web projects with built-in features.

Flask: Lightweight and flexible, ideal for small to medium-sized projects.

βœ… AI Development and Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Python is widely used in image recognition, speech recognition, NLP, and other AI fields, aiding enterprise intelligence.

πŸ–₯️ 2. Working Environment for Python Development in Japan
πŸ”Ή Development Tools:

Commonly used: VS Code, PyCharm, and Eclipse.

Jupyter Notebook is also popular in data analysis.

πŸ”Ή Databases:

Primarily use MySQL and PostgreSQL.

πŸ”Ή Cloud Services:

Projects are often deployed on AWS Lambda and GCP AI Platform.

🎯 3. How to Get Started with Python Development?
πŸ“ Master Basic Syntax and Core Libraries

Understand basic syntax, object-oriented concepts, and exception handling.

Proficiently use core data processing libraries like Pandas, NumPy, and Matplotlib.

🌐 Learn Web Development and API Technologies

Master Django/Flask frameworks and be familiar with RESTful API development.

Understand the basics of HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

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